Christmas trees reinstated at Seattle airport

Christmas trees that had been removed from Seattle airport after a religious complaint have now been reinstated, according to reports.

The Seattle-Tacoma airport authorities removed the twelve Christmas trees they had been installed after receiving a letter of complaint from a local rabbi.

Rabbi Elzar Bogomilsky wanted a Jewish menorah placed alongside the Christmas trees to reflect the region's cultural diversity.

However, much to Mr Bogomilsky's disdain, the airport removed the trees and ignored his message about the menorah, resulting in public outcry and hate mail being sent to the rabbi.

Davis, who heads the Port of Seattle Commission, told the BBC: "The rabbi never asked us to remove the trees, it was the port's decision based on what we knew at the time."

Mr Bogomilsky's lawyer described how his client was "saddened" by the airport's decision to completely remove the trees.

The menorah is an eight-stemmed candelabrum, symbolising the Jewish celebration of Hanukah.

The airport stated that it would look towards a more multi-cultural festive display next year.